

The NewsWorthy
Erica Mandy
The day's news made fast, fair and fun – in 10 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always 'gets' both sides. She's a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources -- brought together in one, convenient place (and with a fun twist). Join the thousands of people already listening each weekday!
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Dec 14, 2023 • 13min
Landmark Climate Deal, Pregnancy Mystery Solved & 'Thank my Driver'- Thursday, December 14, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, December 14, 2023! We'll tell you about a landmark agreement that could radically change how cars run, how electricity is generated, and how goods are transported around the world. Also, we'll explain a new impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Plus, a scientific breakthrough could help people with pregnancy sickness; you may want to think twice before you scan just any QR code, and a handful of popular movies are being cemented into American history. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 And use my link go.mycopilot.com/NEWSWORTHY to get a 14-day FREE trial AND 20% off your first month of personalized fitness if you sign up before February 1st! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Dec 13, 2023 • 13min
New Phase of War, Virtual Border Wall & Eras Tour Streaming- Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, December 13, 2023! We're telling you about a new phase in the Gaza war. Israeli troops are starting to move underground. And Ukraine's president made a last-ditch plea to U.S. lawmakers that didn't seem to win everyone over. Also, new rules could fundamentally change how millions of Americans buy their cars, and a new safety device could soon be required for the cars themselves. Plus, we'll detail a so-called virtual border wall in the works, how to watch what's expected to be an impressive meteor shower tonight, and why some teachers are adding small talk to their curriculums. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 And use my link go.mycopilot.com/NEWSWORTHY to get a 14-day FREE trial AND 20% off your first month of personalized fitness if you sign up before February 1st! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Dec 12, 2023 • 13min
Abortion Battlegrounds, Climate Divides Countries & Golden Globe Nods- Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, December 12, 2023! We're telling you about dramatic fights playing out in courts around the country over abortion bans. Also, we'll talk about what countries are divided at the end of the UN's climate summit and the status of a national electric vehicle charging network that was promised two years ago. Plus, a verdict in one of Google's big monopoly trials, a growing problem women athletes have been facing behind the scenes, and which movie is leading the way in the first big awards show nominations of the season. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 And use my link go.mycopilot.com/NEWSWORTHY to get a 14-day FREE trial AND 20% off your first month of personalized fitness if you sign up before February 1st! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Dec 11, 2023 • 13min
Tornado Outbreak, Penn President Resigns & Record MLB Contract- Monday, December 11, 2023
The news to know for Monday, December 11, 2023! We're talking about a tornado outbreak that devastated parts of the South. Also, we'll tell you what the White House decided to send Israel without approval from Congress and how last week's hearing on antisemitism has garnered more backlash. Plus, chronic fatigue may be more common than previously thought; a new sports contract shattered the previous record, and some $2 bills could be worth thousands. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 And use my link go.mycopilot.com/NEWSWORTHY to get a 14-day FREE trial AND 20% off your first month of personalized fitness if you sign up before February 1st! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Dec 9, 2023 • 23min
Special Edition: How to Decide? Decision Engineer is Here
Even the smartest people can feel stuck when faced with a life-changing choice. So, let our guest today help you out! Decision engineer and executive coach Michelle Florendo shares the system she uses for less stress and more clarity, and she coaches one of our team members through a financial decision. Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news10 AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #Decisions #Planning #LifeChoices Michelle Florendo's podcast and resources: Ask a Decision Engineer

Dec 8, 2023 • 13min
UN Action on Gaza, Hunter Biden Charged (Again) & Color of the Year- Friday, December 8, 2023
The news to know for Friday, December 8, 2023! We're talking about a rare emergency move by the United Nations to address a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and how American celebrities became the face of a Russian propaganda campaign. Also, new criminal charges were filed against the president's son. Plus, new research has some of the world's leading health experts calling for better postpartum care; a strike could impact holiday shipping, and expect to see a lot of one particular color soon. We'll tell you about the new color of the year. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Dec 7, 2023 • 13min
Students Take Cover, Ousted Speaker Quits & Happy Hanukkah - Thursday, December 7, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, December 7, 2023! We're telling you about the latest shooting on an American college campus and who investigators say was behind it. Also, we'll share some of the highlights from the latest presidential debate and which prominent leader in Congress has decided to retire before his term is up. Plus, there was a new milestone in green energy; push notifications could be helping the government keep tabs on certain people, and who was named Time Magazine's Person of the Year? See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Dec 6, 2023 • 13min
Military Block Ends, College Sports Surprise & Great Retention? - Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, December 6, 2023! We're talking about one senator's reversal that's already impacting hundreds of servicemembers and some say the nation's security. Also, we'll recap a tense hearing on antisemitism, and we'll tell you how Vice President Kamala Harris again made history. Plus, how American teens' math scores compare to the rest of the world, why your medicine might come with a different price tag soon, and what's being called a radical proposal to pay college athletes. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Dec 5, 2023 • 13min
Ukraine Aid Dwindling, Hotel Rezzie Scam & Urgent iPhone Update- Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, December 5, 2023! We'll tell you who federal prosecutors accuse of being a Cuban spy in what's being called a historic infiltration of the U.S. government. Also, there's a warning from the White House about when money to support Ukraine may run out if lawmakers don't act soon. Plus, which Republican candidates to expect on the debate stage this week, what we now know about a 23andme hack impacting millions of users, and another Taylor Swift record. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Dec 4, 2023 • 13min
American Warship Attacked, So Long Santos & Returnless Refunds- Monday, December 4, 2023
The news to know for Monday, December 4, 2023! We'll update you on the war in the Middle East that's now expanded to the entire Gaza Strip and what to know about a U.S. warship attacked in the region. Also, a historic and bipartisan move in Congress to kick one lawmaker out. It's already become the plot of a new movie. Plus, we're remembering the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, one part of the country can expect strong storms this week, and an iconic American band is becoming the first to go virtual in retirement. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch


